Simply Red
The colour to fall for this autumn

Written by Lara Myall, contributing fashion and beauty director

Little Red Riding Hood may seem like an unlikely style muse but her trademark colour is all the rage this autumn. With a spectrum of vivid shades from crimson and vermilion through to deeper shades of wine and cinnamon on every staple you can think of, red is the colour to covet this season. And there’s no danger of getting it wrong with these new-season finds.

My, what big lapels you have! But don’t be afraid. Super sized and soft to touch, make this your mood-lifting cover-up over a red roll neck, patchwork jeans and ankle boots.

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Red Herring Womens Blue Boucle Coat From Debenhams

RRP: £65

Make headway on the trend with selected accessories. This hat will top off any outfit a treat - we’re wearing ours with tomboy tailoring and embroidered folk-star gowns.

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Volcom Lou Borsalino Womens Hat - Deep Red

RRP: £34.99

Swing into the new season with these ruby red culottes. Court the look with a crisp white shirt, blazer and stilettos to reboot your workwear wardrobe.

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Boohoo Womens Ladies Lily Origami Pleat Wrap Over Wide Leg Pants Culottes

RRP: £20

Nudge your way into the red with a printed scarf. This smudge-print beauty will look stunning with a leather jacket, white tee and cropped jean combo.

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Becksondergaard Stormy winter scarf

RRP: £39

The little red dress usurps the ubiquitous LBD this autumn for both work and play. Pick up on elegant design details like a side split or figure-flattering ruching to update your core-drobe.

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French Connection body con Tailored Twisted sister jersey

RRP: £59

Bring the Las Vegas look back with these studded scarlet heels. Wear them with a jet-black trouser suit to inject showgirl flamboyancy to an otherwise masculine look.

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Moda in Pelle Santanas Womens Chili Platforms Wedges In Suede

RRP: £99.95

The glossy finish on this backpack is so autumn/winter 2014 while the mock croc style looks so expensive. Use it to boost an all-red look for day or night.

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Boohoo Womens Ladies Molly Mock Croc Tassel Cross Body Backpack

RRP: £20